Editing Arbalest

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Arbalest (2).jpg
|name=''Arbalest''
|manufacturer=[[Irece Alpha]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 142-143, "Arbalest"</ref>
| production year=3077
|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/62/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model= Standard
|cost= 2,440,417 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
|Tech Base=Clan
|mech type=BattleMech
|feet=biped
|mass=25
|chassis=[[Star League NCX]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|armor=[[Irece Standard]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|engine=[[Vlar 125]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|comsys=[[Raldon R1]] with [[ECM suite]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|T&T=[[Dalban Hirez II]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|speed=86<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|armament=
* 2x [[LRM-10]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
* 2x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>
|BV (1.0)= 974<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 36</ref>
|BV (2.0)= 1,029<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 39</ref>
}} 

== Description ==
The '''''Arbalest''''' was first used during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] by [[Clan Nova Cat]] as they sought to improve their second-line forces. The ''Arbalest''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s long range firepower makes up for its relatively slow speed when compared to other clan 'Mechs of a similar size. To make production easier and faster, Clan Nova Cat engineers used less expensive components that were readily available in the Inner Sphere. Utilizing a [[fusion engine|standard engine]], [[Chassis|standard internal structure]], and [[Standard armor|basic armor]] allowed the Nova Cats to produce the 'Mech in large numbers. The ''Arbalest'' is manufactured on the Nova Cat's enclave capital [[Irece]] in the [[Draconis Combine]] and can be found throughout the post-Jihad [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>

== Weapons and Equipment ==
The ''Arbalest'' is a light 'Mech capable of engaging an enemy at long range, or being used as a light fire support platform. The 'Mech uses its twin [[Mk.46 Type II]] [[LRM-10]] launchers to strike an enemy at long range. Should an opponent close, the ''Arbalest'' is capable of defending itself at short range with its pair of [[Series 2a Mk. 5]] [[ER medium laser]]s. Finally, the head mounted [[ECM suite]] disrupts enemy electronics and proved valuable when disrupting Blakist C3i networks.<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>

== Variants ==
*; Arbalest 2 : The ''Arbalest'' 2, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3079]]<ref name="MUL2"/> removes one of the [[LRM-10]] launchers to add a [[MASC]] system. In doing this the 'Mech is capable of disengaging from an enemy that may be beyond its combat capabilities much easier than the standard ''Arbalest''. BV (1.0) = 968<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 37</ref>, BV (2.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 199</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/60/arbalest-2/ MUL online entry for the Arbalest 2 variant]''</ref> 

*; Arbalest 3 : This variation of the standard ''Arbalest'', developed in [[Introduction Year::3081]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, focuses on improving the capabilities of the 'Mech by using [[ferro-fibrous armor]] to increase protection. The ''Arbalest'' 3 also replaces the [[ECM suite]] with an extra ton of armor to increase protection further. The two arm-mounted lasers are swapped out for a pair of [[ER small laser]]s.<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> BV (2.0) = 921<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 200</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/61/arbalest-3/ MUL online entry for the Arbalest 3 variant]''</ref>  

=== Custom Variants ===
*; Odom's Hammer : The [[Kell Hounds]]' [[James Odom]] used a heavily modified ''Arbalest'' that swapped out the standard engine and [[MASC]] system with a [[Vlar 125]] [[XL engine]] and [[Leaper Model L5]] [[jump jet]]s. It also sports two [[Series 1b]] [[ER small laser]]s and two [[Streak_SRM-6#Pattern_J6c|Pattern J6c]] [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. Originating in a [[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards|pilot dossier]] for ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]]'', no record sheet has been provided for this variant. <ref name=DADossiers72>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 72: "James Odom"</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Arbalest'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Arbalest Entry.</ref>
*[[Easy to Maintain]]

==Notable Pilots==
:''See [[:Category:Notable Arbalest Pilots]]''

== BattleMech Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Arbalest.jpg|The original [[MechWarrior Dark Age]] image of the Arbalest. 
</gallery>

== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
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[[Category:'Mechs]]
[[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs|Arbalest]]